Meet the Band
Our talented ensemble of 60+ musicians
The North Oakland Concert Band is composed of dedicated musicians from all walks of life; teachers, engineers, retirees, students, and music professionals; united by a shared passion for making exceptional music together. Our members come from throughout Southeast Michigan to rehearse weekly and perform concerts that enrich our community.
Meet the Band
ANNETTE KLINE
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Annette Kline has been the music director of the North Oakland Concert Band since 1988. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education and a Master’s Degree in Instrumental Conducting from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Ms. Kline was a member of the 70th Division Army Reserve Band where she played clarinet and saxophone and was the Assistant Band Director from 1985-1991. She began her teaching career in the Brandon Schools in 1984, then moved to the Lake Orion Schools in 1994. In the Fall of 2020, after 35 years of teaching instrumental music, Annette decided to retire. She is very excited to continue as the director of the North Oakland Concert Band and looks forward to bringing her audiences exciting, innovative and new programs.
Our Sections
Woodwinds
Known for their versatility and expressive range; our woodwinds bring melody and movement to the music. Their distinctive voices create some of the ensemble’s most intricate and memorable moments.
Flute
Cynthia Austin
Kim Boren
Rob Burns
Shirley Cafmeyer
Drieka DeGraff
Katherine Fox
Terry Hoenle
Robyn Myers
Carol Smist
Karen Wesley
Clarinet
Matthew Berg
Laura Burley
Carol Doll
Clarise Gallagher
Samantha James
Thomas Kosek
Marissa Lockwood
Lisa Muenzenberger
Madeline Pretto
Carrie Rowles
Mark Tarabusi
Jason Wend
Bass Clarinet
Debra Lasko
Lance Vechinski
Nicholas Valentage
Oboe
Mark Bedard
Steven Landino
Bassoon
Kristi Blodgett
Connor Cummins
Kelly Detter
Alto Saxophone
Mark Andrews
Kevin Bays
Joseph Begovich
Joanne Issac
Rob Park
George Sinnott
Tenor Saxophone
Robert Cafmeyer
Baritone Saxophone
Nancy Fleury
Brass
Bold, warm, and resonant, our brass musicians give the ensemble its power and depth. Their sound can command the stage or blend beautifully into rich, sweeping harmonies.
Trumpet
Mark Buchanan
Rob Dietz
Bret Hiler
Christy Husted
Eric Kozlowski
Angela Leslie
Dave Nacy
James Netherland
Robert Patton
French Horn
Christina Gardner
Nancy Leipold
Connor Mulholland
Arlene Peters
Joshua Schalk
Trombone
Jessica Abelson
Kevin Beernink
Jim Conaton
Paul Yee
Euphonium
Paul Reichert
Nicholas Vreede
Tuba
Haley Pauzus
Keith Sisco
Percussion
Our percussion section provides rhythm, color, and excitement to every performance. Timpani, snare, mallets, and auxiliary instruments add energy, texture, and dimension to the ensemble.
Percussion
Michael Bakowski
Joseph Benfield
Susan Diebel
Kristofer Libstaff
